Why it's cool to have a pilot's license

[Lone Clone]

You get a close-up look on how gravity works.

NSFW

http://gfycat.com/ZestyImportantBluefish

 

[markfromj]

Also, you get to be in the cockpit.

 

[NoleSoup4U]

Mile high club.

 

[Herkmeister]

I thought it took a jet to get women like that. (And only a gymnast could join the mile high club in that tiny plane.)

 

[anon_snp6dc585nnj4]

Being a pilot does not get women. Owning a jet and being famous does. This isn't the 1960s. When I'm on the road I tell people I sell insurance to avoid 21 questions.

 

[QChawks]

Wood

 

[NoleSoup4U]

I thought it took a jet to get women like that. (And only a gymnast could join the mile high club in that tiny plane.)

What? You don't own a Gulfstream? What are you, one of the poors?

 

[Tenacious E]

Being a pilot does not get women. Owning a jet and being famous does. This isn't the 1960s. When I'm on the road I tell people I sell insurance to avoid 21 questions.

Is it true that having a laptop on during a flight creates some kind of danger?

 

[anon_snp6dc585nnj4]

Is it true that having a laptop on during a flight creates some kind of danger?

The battery could catch on fire....so could your tablet or cell device. The only issue with closing up "large" devices during takeoff and landing is during emergencies they can create obstructions during evacs or becoming lethal projectiles during max reverse/braking. Then again I saw a water bottle shoot down all 30 rows on a flight once because it was sitting in an open seat during landing. It is all overcautious safety....Feds.

 

[Tenacious E]

The battery could catch on fire....so could your tablet or cell device. The only issue with closing up "large" devices during takeoff and landing is during emergencies they can create obstructions during evacs or becoming lethal projectiles during max reverse/braking. Then again I saw a water bottle shoot down all 30 rows on a flight once because it was sitting in an open seat during landing. It is all overcautious safety....Feds.

Interesting thanks. I was always under the impression it had to do with electronic devices creating some kind of interference with the planes instruments but maybe this is just some kind of urban legend.

 

[HIWB]

Being a pilot does not get women. Owning a jet and being famous does. This isn't the 1960s. When I'm on the road I tell people I sell insurance to avoid 21 questions.

A casual reference to you being a pilot followed by a hot tub invite that doesn't include 12 other dudes or a ride in a Honda Fit might be more seductive than you think.
Just saying.

 

[Lone Clone]

Interesting thanks. I was always under the impression it had to do with electronic devices creating some kind of interference with the planes instruments but maybe this is just some kind of urban legend.

It isn't likely, but I think there is -- or at one time was -- concern that something like this could happen. I think mostly, the crew doesn't what to have to deal with yammering idiots not listening when they should be.

I swear, if they change the rules to allow cell phone use in flight, I'm either going first class or by boat. It's bad enough to listen to the conversations on the ground.

 

[Herkmeister]

What? You don't own a Gulfstream? What are you, one of the poors?

I use Netjets!!!!!!!! And my point that only "fat cats" like myself should have babes like that.

 

[HawkFantastic]

I use Netjets!!!!!!!! And my point that only "fat cats" like myself should have babes like that.

Is it worth it? I travel exclusively by car and chauffeur.

 

[Ray Kinsella]

So how long does this video go on? I can't seem to get to the end of it.

 

[herecomethehawkeyes]

of Lones 82,211 posts, this would likely be his finest one.

 

[QChawks]

any tips for those with a pilot's license?

my son (13) getting very serious about flying and has done a few ride along flights now.

I know he can't get a license for a few years, but anyone get one that young?

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

 

[onlyTheObvious]

Small planes with pilots having “hundreds of hours” gives me no comfort.

I will take a jet with preferably ex military pilots that have thousands of hours and have experienced everything and then some.

 

[BlIIlken2]

any tips for those with a pilot's license?

my son (13) getting very serious about flying and has done a few ride along flights now.

I know he can't get a license for a few years, but anyone get one that young?

First lesson I had was at age 13. Slowed down til college. Thanks 9/11. You in the QC? Just take him to DVN and rent a plane with an instructor for a few hours. See if the training part is something he will enjoy/endure. I hated it, almost quit. Definitely worth it in the long run career wise. I would recommend letting him get around 8-10 hours privately(locally) and if it’s something serious career wise have him go to a university that offers flight training. It will be a much better education then doing it stand alone. Plus opens the door for many job connections post school.

If he wants nothing more than to fly for fun, just slowly work toward the 40 hours required for a private license. It’s $$$.

Should’ve mentioned it’s all loggable time under the age of 16. You just have to be 17 to qualify for the private pilot test along with the time/other requirements.

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[fredjr82]

Back when they were rockstars. Now people with body odor like @BlIIlken2 can have the plane fly itself why they gobble down Chipotle ✈️. You could fly me anywhere, regardless of the odor